Why is a “silent airport” necessary for Saudi Arabia?

Why is a "silent airport" necessary for Saudi Arabia?

If you want to avoid missing a flight the next time you visit the Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia, avoid falling asleep.

According to the Saudi Gazette, the government said earlier this week that it will turn the airport into its first silent airport.

The article claims that statements regarding takeoff, passenger boarding, the last call for passengers, and other related matters will no longer be made.

But why is a silent airport necessary for Saudi Arabia?

The goal of this project is to improve the standard voice-free environment in line with the finest international practices used in a number of international airports worldwide.

According to a statement from the airport administration, this practice has been implemented in several airports worldwide, including Changi International Airport in Singapore, Zurich International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Amsterdam International Airport, and London City International Airport.

According to the airport management, the announcement of flight information during passenger boarding will no longer be made.

In addition to projecting flight information on boarding gates before opening the gate for passenger boarding, flight display displays will furnish the passengers with pertinent and precise information.

An awareness campaign centered around the quiet airport concept will also be conducted to alert travelers that voice communications are prohibited at airports.

According to management, voice call systems are only used in extreme cases, such as when flights are canceled or delayed or when other announcements affect customers.